Ohio House passes bill to allow weapons in bars, restaurants

12:39 AM,
May 12, 2011

Written by

Jon Craig
jcraig@enquirer.com

COLUMBUS - Ohio is one step closer to allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons into bars, restaurants and other public places that serve alcohol.

The Ohio House approved legislation Wednesday to relax state law wherever alcohol is served, including sports stadiums - unless their owners disagree.

Any establishment - including arenas or stadiums that serve alcohol - can continue posting signs at entrances if they want to ban weapons. State-owned properties and universities would remain off limits for guns. ...